by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Northeastern Illinois University, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The full cost of attending Northeastern Illinois University varied between $27,208.00 through $37,551.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: around $27,208.00 in-state, rising to $37,551.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $12,383.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,825.00 |
| Total cost | $27,208.00 |
| That is 41% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,208.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,851.00 |
| Net price | $14,357.00 |
| That is 25% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,208.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,251.00 |
| Net price | $13,957.00 |
| That is 27% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $22,726.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,825.00 |
| Total cost | $37,551.00 |
| That is 95% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $37,551.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,851.00 |
| Net price | $24,700.00 |
| That is 28% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $37,551.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$13,251.00 |
| Net price | $24,300.00 |
| That is 26% above the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees plus living costs. |
Costs have trended upward in recent years by around 0.9% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Freshman year | $14,077.00 | $14,480.00 | $27,441.00 |
| Senior year | $14,442.00 | $14,856.00 | $28,154.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $57,036.00 | $58,670.00 | $111,187.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $21,729.00 | $22,351.00 | $42,358.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $656.00 | $675.00 | $1,280.00 |
| Total amount paid | $78,764.00 | $81,022.00 | $153,545.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Freshman year | $14,077.00 | $14,480.00 | $27,441.00 |
| Senior year | $14,198.00 | $14,604.00 | $27,677.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $28,274.00 | $29,085.00 | $55,118.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,771.00 | $11,080.00 | $20,998.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $325.00 | $335.00 | $634.00 |
| Total amount paid | $39,046.00 | $40,165.00 | $76,116.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Freshman year | $24,508.00 | $24,912.00 | $37,873.00 |
| Senior year | $25,145.00 | $25,559.00 | $38,856.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $99,303.00 | $100,937.00 | $153,454.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $37,831.00 | $38,454.00 | $58,460.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,143.00 | $1,162.00 | $1,766.00 |
| Total amount paid | $137,134.00 | $139,391.00 | $211,914.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Freshman year | $24,508.00 | $24,912.00 | $37,873.00 |
| Senior year | $24,719.00 | $25,126.00 | $38,198.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $49,227.00 | $50,038.00 | $76,071.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $18,754.00 | $19,063.00 | $28,980.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $567.00 | $576.00 | $875.00 |
| Total amount paid | $67,981.00 | $69,100.00 | $105,052.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $14,109.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $13,550.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,691.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $12,769.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,777.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $19,805.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,771.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s Northeastern Illinois University Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid page.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Northeastern Illinois University amounts to $11,969.00, placing the school in the Low ($10-20k) burden tier.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,675.00 |
| 25th | $4,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $11,969.00 |
| 75th | $19,743.00 |
| 90th | $31,000.00 |
The distance from the 10th to the 90th percentile shows how widely debt outcomes vary.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $11,754.00 |
| Middle income | $11,875.00 |
| High income | $12,500.00 |
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $12,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $11,543.00 |
First-generation borrowers from Northeastern Illinois University leave with $457.00 in additional median debt versus continuing-generation peers.
Pell Grant eligibility is a useful proxy for low-income status among undergraduates. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at Northeastern Illinois University works out to $-1,000.00.
The default-rate classification at Northeastern Illinois University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 5.3% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Northeastern Illinois University reach $326,034,640.00 over 18,535 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 42 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $9,755.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 4 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $1,500.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the college veterans page.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Northeastern Illinois University, consider the following:
For a closer look at any of these topics, follow the links below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.